Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-602
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-602, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§13–602.
Official statutory text
The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;
(2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;
(3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and
(4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.
(1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;
(2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;
(3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and
(4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.
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